Cervical Spine and Tinnitus: What is the Link?

Many medical journals report a
close association of functional disturbances in cervical spineand tinnitus. Therapeutic findings in
diagnostic procedures corroborate the clinical
significance of a causal relation between cervical
spine mobility and tinnitus
.
Several cases of tinnitus also report fluctuations in
the intensity of ringing sounds in the ear (as is
typical of the condition of tinnitus), along with neck
muscle movements.

Tinnitus
however is a difficult condition to pin down a clear and
specific cause since it has so many causes and is more
often than not present as a sign of deeper problems. A
trip to the physician to ascertain or rule out some of
the more common causes of tinnitus is most important
when dealing with this medical condition. A physician
can, with the help of instruments and manual
examinations, possibly identify a more accurate picture
by noting volume changes in sound pitch. The exact
nature of symptom manifestation of tinnitus in this case
is also difficult to list because tinnitus is a very
subjective and specific condition that manifests
differently in different people.

Cervical Tinnitus
Treatments

If
cervical tinnitus is confirmed, then it is most likely
that physicians will suggest gentle stretching
techniques as muscle relaxant. Some might prescribe
medication simultaneously to bring immediate relief –
depending on the intensity of the problem.

If
the situation demands Spinal mobilization techniques
may be recommended. Sometimes this causes the tinnitus
symptoms to disappear. However at times these
techniques are also known to have aggravated the
situation.

Many
people suffering from cervical tinnitus go in for
alternative medications when doctors give
up.

Of all the alternative treatments
that cervical tinnitus
can go in for, a multi disciplinary and holistic
option is the only one that can potentially offer a
long lasting and viable solution to the problem.

Many times cervical spine
and tinnitus
problem can be resolved with simple exercises
and taking precautions to minimize physical and mental
stress levels. It is also important to clearly
understand the problem through proper sources. Negative
information about tinnitus
can
lead to increase in anxiety about the situation and can
directly cause the problem to aggravate many folds.
Running from one option to another in the hope of
resolving the issue can also cause avoidable tension and
stress which further contributes to the problem.

Although
cervical malfunctions can be a primary cause of
tinnitus, it is immensely worthwhile to treat the entire
body holistically to find permanent cure.